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Contemporary
Lampworking, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition
A Practical Guide to Shaping Glass in the Flame
Text and Illustrations
by Bandhu Scott Dunham
with a foreword by Ginny Ruffner
& health info by Jeffrey Spencer, M.A, D.C
". . . not only
highly informative, but is easy and fun to read as well.
. . .This book combines all the information you could
want on setting up your own studio, buying or making
tools and equipment, who and where the suppliers are,
and much much more. . . . In short, this book is a must
for anyone interested in learning about or how to lampwork.
I highly recommend it."
Robert Carlson, Glass Artist and Instructor
"Bandhu's use of
graphics is nothing short of brilliant. . . this book
is sure to become the standard by which all future books
on lampworking will be measured."
Common Ground: Glass Magazine
"The glassforming
exercises and techniques are particularly well suited
to the contemporary studio artist because they inspire
and open doors to creativity. The techniques will allow
you to make anything you can imagine...this is a true
teaching manual. It is not a repeat of earlier how-to
books."
The Independent Glassblower Magazine
A Comprehensive Catalog
of Techniques
Lampworking, also sometimes called Flameworking, is
a rich, creative glassblowing tradition. The equipment
is simple enough for most hobbyists to set up in their
own home, yet the technique is flexible enough to suit
the most demanding artist. Here is instruction in a
variety of basic and advanced lampworking techniques,
complete with technical background data, made easy to
understand.
Contemporary Lampworking
has been used as a text and recommended by lampworking
instructors across the U.S. and abroad. Widely praised,
it has become the "bible" in its field. Revisions
in the third edition reflect the astonishing growth
of lampworking. Listings for suppliers, schools and
other contacts have been thoroughly updated. Recent
works by many artists have been added throughout the
text and in two full color "Gallery Sections"
now expanded to showcase nearly a hundred artists.
Presented in two conveniently
organized volumes, with larger pages and an improved
binding, Contemporary Lampworking has truly become the
encyclopedia of flameworking technique. Those who own
a previous edition will want this updated version. Future
changes and growth in the field will be documented in
additional volumes, building on the foundation of this
two-volume set.
Over 100 pages of new
material includes additional techniques for jewelry,
marbles, beads, paperweights, vessels, goblets, neon
plasma sculpture, millefiore canes, lathe working, core-forming
and combinations of lampwork with other glass techniques.
Health and safety information has been newly updated
to reflect recent NIOSH research. Chapters on the history
of lampworking and the general properties of glass have
been greatly expanded, enriching your historical and
conceptual appreciation for this highly addictive craft.
Contents:
The Origins of Lampworking; Understanding Glass; Setting
Up a Lampworking Studio; Basic Solid Techniques; Basic
Hollow Techniques; Beads and Such; Marbles, Paperweights
and Related Forms; Annealing; Health and Safety for
Lampworkers; Solid Sculptural Techniques; Hollow Sculptural
Techniques; Working With Color; Core-Forming; Basic
Lathe Techniques; Crossover and Mixed Media; Thoughts
on the State of Lampworking; Glossary; Further Study;
Suppliers; Technical Information; Preventing Stiffness
and Pain in the Lampworker; Teaching Studio Recommendations;
Mixing Colored Borosilicate Glass; Chemical Hazards;
Photographing Your Work; Packing and Shipping, Glossary,
Index.
Two volumes, 512 pages
total,including 2 full-color Gallery Sections of 16
pages each.
Full color hardcover, 28 cm tall x 22 cm Square back,
concealed wire "O" binding
$69.95 retail ($12.00 S & H within the U.S.)
(U.S. funds only. International orders, please see ordering
page for instructions.)
ISBN 0-9658972-1-4
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